Fdny Hazmat Units
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Who implements the FDNY Emergency Response Plan for Hazardous Materials using the Incident Command System (ICS) at a possible hazardous material scene?
The senior ranking Fire Department representative on scene also referred to as the Incident Commander (IC) will implement the Emergency Response Plan for Hazardous Materials using the Incident Command System (ICS).
What are the three perimeters that should be established in a hazardous materials scene?
1) Exclusion Zone 2) Contamination Reduction Zone 3) Support Zone
The initial responsibility for assessment of incident hazards lies with who?
The initial responsibility for assessment of incident hazards lies with first responding units.
The shipping documents of trucks are also known as what?
Bill of lading
The shipping documents of railcars are also known as what?
Waybill
The shipping documents of ships and barges are also known as what?
Cargo manifest
The shipping documents of airplanes are also known as what?
Airbill
The ":Hot Zone" is also known as what?
Exclusion Zone (Contaminated)
The "Warm Zone" is also known as what?
Contamination Reduction Zone
The "Cold Zone" is also known as what?
Support Zone (non-contaminated)
Where is an Access Control Point established?
An Access Control Point is established in the periphery of the Exclusion Zone.
Why is an Access Control Point established?
An Access Control Point is established to control the flow of personnel and equipment between the Exclusion Zone and the Contamination Reduction Zone and to ensure the established procedures for access and egress are followed.
What is the Hotline and where should it be established?
The boundary of the Exclusion Zone and it should be established a safe distance from any potential exposure.
What type of barrier tape should be used to identify the Exclusion Zone?
RED barrier tape should be used to identify the Exclusion Zone.
Where does the Contamination Reduction Zone lie between?
The Contamination Reduction Zone lies between the Exclusion Zone and the Support Zone.
What is the use of the Contamination Reduction Zone?
It is an area used to prevent or reduce the transfer of contaminants that may have been picked up by personnel or equipment exiting the Exclusion Zone.
In which zone does decontamination take place?
All decontamination activities occur in the Contamination Reduction Zone.
What is the Contamination Control Line?
It is the boundary between the Contamination Reduction Zone and the Support Zone.
What is the main goal of the Contamination Control Line?
This boundary helps to separate the possibly contaminated area from the uncontaminated area.
What type of barrier tape should be used for the Contamination Reduction Zone?
YELLOW barrier tape should be used.
Entry into the Contamination Reduction Zone from the Support Zone is through what?
Through an Access Control Point.
Exiting the Contamination Reduction Zone to the Support Zone requires what?
Requires the removal of any suspected or known contaminated protective clothing and/or equipment, following appropriate decontamination procedures.
What is the process of decontamination?
The process of reducing levels of toxic or otherwise harmful substances from personnel, equipment and apparatus.
What is the purpose of Gross Decontamination?
To remove large amounts of contaminants in a short period of time
What are the two most common methods of Gross Decontamination?
Wet Decontamination and Dry Decontamination.
What is Wet Decontamination?
Wet Decontamination involves the use off handlines, fixed site emergency showers or the Mass Decontamination procedure.
What is Dry Decontamination?
Dry Decontamination involves either the removal of outer clothing or all garments worn by the individual.
What is the reasoning behind Dry Decontamination?
Dry Decontamination may be necessary if atmospheric conditions are such that wetting the victim may cause other severe injuries such or if the reaction of the material with water may cause more harm than the material itself.
How can Technical Decontamination be described and when would it be completed?
Technical Decontamination is a more thorough decontamination process and follows Gross Decontamination.
What does Technical Decontamination involve?
It involves the use off special solutions or equipment carried by Haz-Mat units.
What is the reasoning behind Technical Decontamination?
It is conducted to prevent secondary contamination by people or equipment leaving the incident scene.
What is the medical state of the victim before Technical Decontamination can be initiated?
Victims have generally been medically stabilized and time is not critical.
When should victims receive medical treatment and transport?
For the safety of all fire and medical personnel, as well as hospital staff, victims should be decontaminated prior to medical treatment and transport whenever possible.
Do emergency personnel decontaminate with their victims?
Separate decontamination areas should be established for emergency personnel.
What is the Support Zone?
The Support Zone is the outermost area of the site and is considered uncontaminated.
Which Zone is designated as a controlled area for personnel and equipment?
The Support Zone is designated as a controlled area for authorized support personnel and equipment
Which Zone does not allow contaminated persons, equipment or apparatus?
No contaminated persons, equipment or apparatus are permitted in the Support Zone.
Which companies carry Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC)?
Haz-Mat Company 1 Haz-May Battalion Rescue Companies HMTUs SSLs CPC Ladder Companies Haz-Tac units Special Operations Command (SOC) Safety Battalion
Who determines the level of special protection each zone is required to have?
The IC based on incident size-up and monitoring data provided by the officer in charge of the Haz-Mat resources.
What are the four levels of CPC defined by OSHA and the NFPA?
1) Level A 2) Level B 3) Level C 4) Level D
How can Level A CPC be described?
The highest level of skin and respiratory protection available. This consists of positive pressure SCBA inside vapor-tight chemical clothing. (Full Top and Full Bottom)
How can Level B CPC be described?
The highest level of respiratory protection, but no a lower level o skin protection from Level A. This consists of positive pressure SCBA and a chemical ensemble that provides splash protection (Full Top and Little Bottom)
How can Level C CPC be described?
This level offers minimal skin and respiratory protection. This level assumes that the air contaminants have been identified, atmosphere is not oxygen deficient and specific cartridges have been provided for known contaminant(s). (Little Top and Little Bottom)
What is also apart of the Level C CPC ensemble?
The full-face air purifying respirators (APRs) and Powered Air Purifying Respirators are part of the Level C ensemble.
How can Level D CPC be described?
This level of protection provides the minimal protection and is used to guard against nuisance contamination only.
Can structural firefighter protective clothing i.e. bunker be classified as CPC?
Structural firefighter protective clothing is not classified as CPC.
EMS personnel (other than Haz-Tac) are not trained in what?
EMS personnel (other than Haz-Tac) are not trained or equipped to use specialized chemical protective clothing (CPC) or special control equipment.
Firefighters assigned to engine and ladder companies, battalions and divisions are trained at a minimum of what?
They are trained at a minimum to the Operational Level.
Under who's authorization can the air-purifying respirator be used?
The air-purifying respirator can only be used when authorized by the Incident Commander.
When can the IC authorize the use off the air purifying respirator?
1) The air contaminant has been identified. 2) The oxygen level is between 19.5% and 23.5%. 3) The filter cartridge is specific for the contaminant.
What does Haz-Mat Resources consist of?
Units or individuals that respond to releases or potential releases with CPC, monitoring and mitigation capability.
Members of Haz-Mat resources are trained to what levels?
Members off Haz-Mat are trained to Technician I, Technician II, or Specialist Level and may approach the point of release.
Who is in charge of overall Haz-Mat resources?
The Chief-in-Charge is assigned overall administration of Haz-Mat resources.
When will the Chief-in-Charge respond to operations?
The Chief-in-Charge is notified by the FDOC (Fire Department Operations Center) and will respond as needed.
Who will support the Haz-Mat Battalion at operations?
The Chief-in-Charge will support the Haz-Mat Battalion and advise the IC.
Who supervises the Haz-Mat resources at 10-80 Code 1 hazardous material incidents and above?
The Haz-Mat Battalion Chief supervises the Haz-Mat resources at 10-80 Code 1 hazardous material incidents and above.
Members designated as a Technician II have completed what?
Members designated as a Technician II have satisfactorily completed the 80-hour Technician Course.
The SOC Battalion operates within which group and when would they be called to an incident?
The SOC Battalion operates within the Haz-Mat Branch/Group and may be special called to hazardous materials incidents.
The SOC Battalion Chief and Firefighter are trained to what level?
The SOC Battalion Chief and Firefighter are trained to Technician II level and receive additional specialized training.
At most small incidents where will the SOC Battalion operate?
At most small incidents the SOC Battalion will operate in the Contamination Reduction Zone.
What does the SOC Battalion directly supervise in the Contamination Reduction Zone?
The SOC Battalion directly supervises member and civilian decontamination. This also includes supervision off the Decon Support Unit.
At larger, more complex hazardous materials incidents, what does the SOC Battalion supervise?
The SOC Battalion may directly supervise the entry teams and on-scene Haz-Mat units.
At most small incidents, the Haz-Mat Battalion will supervise what?
That Haz-Mat Battalion will operate from a position that directly supervises the entry teams and on-scene Haz-May units.
While in operation, who does the Haz-Mat Battalion report directly too?
The Haz-Mat Battalion will report directly to the IC and remain in radio contact if not nearby to provide progress reports to the IC.
At larger, more complex incidents the Haz-May Battalion may operate where?
The Haz-Mat Battalion may operate at the Command Post with the IC in an advisory role until relieved by the Chief-in-Charge of Haz-Mat Operations.
At hazardous. Materials incidents that involve unusual rescue operations, what does the SOC Battalion Chief do?
At hazardous materials incidents that involve unusual rescue operations, the SOC Battalion Chief will oversee the rescue operations.
At Hazardous Materials incidents that involve unusual rescue operations, Who will fill the role of the SOC Battalion?
A special-called Battalion Chief shall fill the role of the SOC Battalion in supervising decontamination procedures..
What does the Safety Operating Battalion oversee?
The Safety Operating Battalion oversees the overall safety within the incident control zones
Who monitors the control and mitigation activities of Haz-Mat personnel?
Safety Operating Battalion will monitor the control and mitigation activities of Haz-Mat personnel for compliance with standard operating procedures.
The Haz-Mat Battalion Chief and Aide has what level of training?
The Battalion Chief and Aide are trained to Technician II level in addition to their Safety training.
With what signal does the Safety Battalion respond?
10-80 Code 1
Upon arrival, where does the Safety Operating Battalion report too?
Report to the Incident Commander.
What are the main responsibilities for HMC 1?
1) Identification of the released materials and its hazards 2) Control spills and leaks 3) Containment or neutralization of the released material 4) Coordination of activities with other city agency personnel to recover from and terminate the incident
If HMC 1 is not on scene, how can Haz-May Technician Unit Contact HMC 1?
HMTU's may consult with HMC 1 via 800 MH, department radio or cell phone for technical advice.
Haz-May Company 1 members are trained in what level?
They are trained in Specialist Level completing over 400 hours of training.
Haz-Mat Technician Unit members are trained to what level?
HMTU's members are trained to Technician II Level, completing over 120 hours of training.
Where does HMTU carry their CPC and equipment?
HMTU members carry all levels of CPC and equipment for containment and decontamination in a second apparatus.
What are the main duties of the HMTUs?
1) Initiate on-scene monitoring to determine risk levels for rescue and control activities. 2) Initiate rescue tactics if determined to be an acceptable risk. 3) Initiate control and containment activities. 4) Begin identification process of released materials
When should HMTU establish rescuer decontamination area?
Prior to entry.
Can rescuer decontamination area be established without Haz-Mat resources and how?
This may be done with an engine company with a hand line and fog nozzle if timing is critical and Haz-May resources are not on-scene.
Rescue companies are trained to what level in a hazardous material incident?
They are trained to a Technician II level.
What does a Rescue company carry and not in carry in a hazardous material incident?
These companies Carry CPC and some metering devices, but lack mitigation equipment.
What are the duties of the Rescue Company in a Hazardous Material Incident?
Members of Rescue Companies can be used for assessment, search and entry. They can assist in entry, metering and mitigation.
What level are SOC Support Ladder Companies trained to?
They are trained to operate at Technician 1 level, a level above Operations.
Where are SSLs assigned?
SSLs are assigned in all boroughs to provide a quick response to incidents anywhere in the city.
Members designated as a Technician 1 have completed what?
Members designated as a Technician 1 have satisfactorily completed the 40-hour Technician course.
Who transports Haz-Mat response equipment?
SSLs transports Haz-Mat response equipment in a support vehicle.
During emergencies and unusual incidents, SSL support vehicles can do what?
They can operate independently from their associated Ladder Company. These vehicles will be identified as Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV) and be assigned a number corresponding to its associated SSL company.
Who determines if Technical Decontamination is needed after Gross Decontamination?
SOC Support Ladder Companies
Who monitors victims after Technical Decontamination?
SSLs conduct contamination monitoring of victims after Technical Decontamination to determine effectiveness.
What is the role of the CPC Ladder Companies?
The primary objective of the CPC Ladder Companies is to perform rescue operations of non-ambulatory victims in the contaminated area or Exclusion Zone
When is the only time the CPC Ladder Companies should operate in the Exclusion Zone?
When Technician companies are monitoring the environment.
What does and doesn't the CPC Ladder Companies carry in a hazardous material incident?
They are only equipped with PPE and do not have any monitoring devices.
The Haz-Tac Battalion does what and staffs who?
The Haz-Tac Battalion operates conditions vehicles that are staffed by a Lieutenant trained as a Haz-Mat Technician.
What level of training do Haz-Tac Battalion members receive and what do they specialize in?
The Haz-Tac Battalion members re trained in all levels of CPC. They specialize in triaging and treating contaminated victims.
Who is responsible with coordinating Haz-Tac activities with Haz-Mat?
The officer coordinates Haz-Tac activities with and reports to the Haz-Mat Branch Director on the scene of all hazardous materials related assignments.
Haz-Tac members receive what level of training?
Haz-Tac members satisfactorily complete a 64-hour course that includes training in using all levels of CPC, recognizing chemical exposure symptoms and treating contaminated victims.
When can Haz-Tac Ambulances administer an antidote treatment?
Following the issuance of a class order from OMA, Haz-Tac members are trained to administer antidote treatments wearing the appropriate PPE for the zone they are operating in.
What are the primary assignments of Haz-Tac members?
1) Conduct medical management of exposed civilians/responders prior to and during decontamination operations. 2) Conduct medical monitoring of entry team members.
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